Introduction

SEFGH ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered GitHub repository search platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Account Data: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
Profile Data: Username, avatar, preferences
OAuth Data: Information from GitHub when using social login (public profile, email)
Payment Data: Billing information processed securely by Stripe (we don't store full card details)
Communications: Messages when you contact support

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Search queries, features used, pages visited, timestamps
Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Log Data: Server logs, error reports, performance data
Cookies: See our Cookie Policy

How We Use Your Information

Provide Services: Deliver search results, AI assistance, and platform features
Personalization: Customize your experience based on preferences and history
Improvement: Analyze usage to enhance our AI models and features
Communication: Send service updates, security alerts, and support responses
Marketing: Send promotional content (with your consent, easily opt out)
Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service Providers

Supabase: Database and authentication services
Stripe: Payment processing
Vercel: Hosting and deployment
OpenAI/Anthropic: AI processing (queries may be processed to generate responses)
Google Analytics: Usage analytics

Other Disclosures

Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process
Safety: To protect rights, safety, and security of users and public
Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@sefgh.org or use your account settings.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Access controls and employee training
Incident response procedures

No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but work continuously to protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or legitimate business purposes (typically up to 3 years). Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers.

Children's Privacy

SEFGH-AI is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For EU residents:

Legal bases: Contract performance, legitimate interests, consent
Right to lodge complaints with your supervisory authority
Data Protection Officer: dpo@sefgh.org

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on our platform. Review this page regularly for updates.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

SEFGH Privacy Team

Email: privacy@sefgh.org